A common complaint we hear as a result of this situation is headache in the morning as the acid inflammes the capillaries and muscles of the head and scalp.

So what to eat early in the morning when you aren't very hungry? Vaidya Mishra, my Ayurvedic teacher created a light easy to digest recipe of stewed apple or pear. 

This is a great recipe for early morning nourishment. It stimulates timely bowel movements as well as digestion and metabolism for excellent quality and quantity of Ojas - the body's master coordinator. Ojas is the vehicle through which consciousness enters the physiology. In other words - Ojas is needed for life and awareness and determines the quality of life. While raw apples can aggravate Vata sometimes, stewed apples prepared according to this recipe are very good for balancing Vata as well as Pitta without aggravating Kapha.

Recipe for one person:

* 1 whole, fresh organic sweet apple (or pear), cored and peeled.
* 5 whole cloves (per apple) Note: Use only 1 clove for crock pot cooking.
* 1/4 cup of purified water

Directions:
* Peel and dice apple into small pieces.
* Add cloves, apples and water in a covered pot.
* Stew apples in 1/4 cup of water until mushy consistency (usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes).
* Remove cloves and discard before serving.
* Let stand away from heat for 5 minutes to cool a little.

Helpful Tip:

Best if you sip a cup of warm water with your meal in the morning.

If you need some protein, you may add a couple of spoons of Quinoa Flakes about 1 minute before the fruit is cooked.

This dish is not recommended at night - always eat as a breakfast first thing in the morning as early as possible.

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